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This pin, with peridot-colored stones, was a gift from a dear friend.

supplies:
ABR_CTW_Alpha_Cream,
AFT_DreamyCanvas_Paper_Green1,
ASO_VanPlumPudd_Paper_Plum,
peridot image: Google,
info: Wikipedia,
Font: Script12 BT,
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journaling:
Peridot olivine is the birthstone for the month of August. Peridot is mentioned in the Bible under the Hebrew name of "pitdah". Peridot gems along with other gems were probably used in the fabled Breastplates of the Jewish High Priests, artifacts that have never been found. Legend has it that peridot was the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. Crusaders brought peridot to Central Europe where it is found in many
medieval churches such as the Cologne Cathedral. In the Baroque era the deep green gemstone experienced another short flourishing, before it became forgotten again.